The Three Billy Goats Gruff: Part II - The Play Itself

Fun activity!

Objectives

All children will be able to learn cooperative play and goal-directed dramatization and will learn to take turns SE IV
Children ages 2 ½-3 will learn knowledge of social rules of conduct Cog. II
and will participate in story telling with words and phrases Lang. IIC

 
 
 

Materials

Book: "Three Billy Goats Gruff"; costumes; table and two chairs.

Procedures

1. Gather children in group on the floor. Read story again, emphasizing dialogue and sequence of appearances of little, middle-sized and big Billy Goats.

2. Establish layout of stage and build bridge using a table with a chair placed at each end. Allow children to select their favorite role. Direct to proper place on stage.

3. Introduce play and players. Narrate the story, prompting the actors when necessary. Applause!!!!

4. Repeat the play, allowing children to switch roles.